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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Friedlander is a school psychologist with expertise in assistive technology. where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Special Education and teaches graduate courses in assistive technology. Dr. Friedlander is an Associate Professor of Education at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J.,

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How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

eSchool News

We also implemented the Zones of Regulation curriculum, Ross Green’s Collaborative Proactive Solutions , and Eric Jensen’s Teaching with the Brain in Mind practices, all of which serve as key foundational resources for our staff and students. For example, we have zen dens where students can relax, take a break, or do some art.

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Support Struggling Readers District Wide with Assistive Tech

edWeb.net

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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The Real Crisis in Jewish Education- The High-Functioning Neurodivergent Child Applying to a JDS High School- Part 1 of The "FORGOTTEN MAN" of Jewish Education

Saving Socrates

They may need support from a resource room to help with executive functioning skills (organizing materials, planning for studying for tests, and completing assignments) and some modifications in the homework load. Some of these neurodivergent children have managed to get serviced within the day school setting for elementary school.

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To fight teacher shortages, schools turn to custodians, bus drivers and aides 

The Hechinger Report

Jenna Gros jangles as she walks the halls of Wyandotte Elementary School in St Mary’s Parish, Louisiana. Brusly Elementary School has 595 students, ranging from ages two to seven. Jenna Gros, head custodian at Wyandotte Elementary School in St Mary’s Parish, Louisiana, stops to tie a student’s shoe. MORGAN CITY, La.

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How Educators Can Support Families of Children with Disabilities During Hybrid or Online Learning

Waterford

Fortunately, teachers have plenty of options when it comes to online learning tools and parent resources for special education. There are many useful online resources to help students engage with each other.[14] Special Education Resources for Teachers to Use During Distance Learning.” United States Department of Education.

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Building Teamwork and Perseverance in Early Elementary Students with Breakouts

MindShift

At one elementary school she supports, Duffy collaborated with the speech pathologist to design a Breakout that required general education students to use the communication tools that their non-verbal peers use daily. E – Evaluating the resources (What haven’t you considered yet?). Did you look at the directions?).